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IMPERIAL ENGLISH UK SYLLABUS (LEVEL 1, 2 & 3)

Academic English

Reading Skills Aims:
Developing dictionary skills.
Reading to identify opinions.
Scanning for synonyms.
Reading to predict content.
Reading and skimming.
Evaluating topic sentences.
Using a correction code.
Using and extending opinions.
Deciphering meaning from context.
Scanning for information.
Reading for specific information.
Analysing information gathered from classmates.
Identifying features of a text.
Evaluating research sources.
Writing Skills Aims:
Writing an essay.
Writing for a specific purpose or audience.
Developing ideas for an essay.
Preparing a presentation.
Construct dialogues/role-plays.
Planning an essay.
Note-making.
Writing topic sentences.
Using linking words.
Expressing personal opinions in writing.
Create a poster.
Using critical thinking skills.
Summarising information.
Speaking Skills Aims:
Giving a presentation.
Using functional language for presentations.
Discuss and develop reading strategies.
Developing topic vocabulary.
Making and justifying recommendations.
Evaluating your work.
Developing detailed questions.
Using social and informal expressions.
Use factual and persuasive language.
Giving feedback and advice on presentations.
Using linking words.
Expressing personal opinions in speaking.
Using critical thinking skills.
Speaking in small groups to arrive at a consensus or solve a problem.
Functional language for giving opinions.
Listening Skills Aims:
Listening for the main purpose.
Identify factual and persuasive language.

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